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Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra

Name: Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Ouray

Ouray, United States • 17 May 2025

The Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Ouray, Colorado, featuring a "last person standing" format. Participants complete a 4.167-mile course, and if they finish within an hour, they continue to run each hour until only one runner remains. The course is designed to be accessible, with minimal elevation gain, but the high altitude may pose a challenge. Runners have designated personal stations for support, and the event encourages a festive atmosphere with amenities nearby, including hot springs and local shops. This event offers a great opportunity for runners to set personal distance records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Ouray

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4 mi

140 m+

4.167 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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